Jackson is the classic wedding guest from hell. He’s immature, rude, obnoxious, and doesn’t mind interrupting a sweet moment during a wedding to let out a bored groan. After making an ass out of himself during the wedding ceremony, he hides at the bar during the reception to drink a pint and then ventures over to his girlfriend and her dad to share a few with them.
Of course, the attempt to mend fences is awkward and painful, and after downing both of the pitchers of beer himself, he begins to experience a sensation he must relieve. That’s put to a halt when he’s forced to sit through a long speech during the party, Jackson soon finds the force unstoppable, and time is of the essence. Most of “Pint” revolves around very awkward comedy that I laughed at and then had trouble watching. Much in the realm of BBC’s “The Office,” director Nic Barker demonstrates a keen sense of comic timing, zeroing in on the sharp comic performances and double takes that make the situation so unbearable.
Barker’s short film side steps formula comedy, and centers more on that painful awkwardness that will inspire viewers to giggle at and then cringe in sheer agony. The delivery of the final punch line is based heavily on the build up, and director Barker definitely builds up to where we’re horrified to see where it will all come crashing down. Jackson Tozer is hilarious as the utterly awkward protagonist of the movie whose own buffoonery gets him in to a situation he can’t possible contain, and the more the seconds pass, the more director Barker turns the screws. “Pint” is a hilarious and very memorable comedy short and one worth seeking out when it hits festivals.